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"It will be hugely disappointing if we do have to cut our trip short as we had planned this holiday for almost a year and saved for ages."

A SafeTravel advisory posted on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's website stated Kiwis in the affected area should follow the local authorities' advice and monitor local media for any developments.

The ministry also urged anyone with concerns about family members in Mexico to try to make direct contact before calling the ministry's consular division on 04 439 8000.

Mexico's latest 7.1 magnitude earthquake

• Centred near Puebla state town of Raboso, about 125km southeast of Mexico City• Toppled dozens of buildings, including 27 in the capital, and at least 60 people dead• That includes 42 deaths in Morelos state, just south of Mexico City